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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20010110 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 01-01 Regional Open ," ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 01-01 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California AGENDA* ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR— K. Nitz *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BOARD BUSINESS 7:30 1 Election of Board Officers for the 2001 Calendar Year- D. Dolan 7:40 2 Acceptance of Report on the District's 1999-2000 Legislative Program; Adoption of 2001-2002 Legislative Program; Authorize the General Manager to Submit Correspondence on Behalf of the District to Local, State and Federal Elected Officials in Support of or Opposition to Pending Legislation When the General Manager and General Counsel Determine Such Positions to be in the Best Interest of the District in order to Effectively Carry Out District Business and Accomplish the District Purposes; Provided that Any Such Correspondence be Copied to the Full Board of Directors as Part of the Next Agenda Packet and all Such Correspondence is Reported to the Legislative, Finance and Public Affairs Committee on a Periodic Basis - C. Britton d Budget Committee for 2001• The New President of the 8:10 3 Appointment of Administrationan ud e PPg Board Should Appoint the Administration and Budget Committee Members for the 2001 Calendar Year with Board Consent- D. Dolan *** 4 Authorize an Increase in the Subscription Rates by $5.00 Per Year for Subscribers to the Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet- D. Dolan *** 5 Approval of Consulting Services Agreement for 2001 with Legislative Consultants Heim, Noack, Kelly & Spahnn; Authorization for the General Manager to Execute an Agreement with Heim, Noack, Kelly & Spahnn for Calendar Year 2001 Legislative Consulting Services in Sacramento - C. Britton 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 « E-mail: mrosd®openspace.org •Web site:www.openspace.org #r al Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •Genera/Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 01-01 Page 2 *** 6 Authorize Director Hassett to Attend the 2001 Special District Board Management Institute at a Projected Cost of$800 - C. Britton *** 7 Renewal of Investment Authority and Annual Statement of Investment Policy; Adopt Resolution to Extend the Controller's Investment Authority Until January 15, 2002 - M. Foster *** 8 Approval of Amendment to the District's Rules of Procedure Regarding Appointment of the Board President to Board Committees and Making Other Technical Amendments - S. Schectman *** REVISED CLAIMS 8:30 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - Brief Reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District Directors and Staff 8:45 ADJOURNMENT * Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. ** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. *** All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed form the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. Regional Open " 'Nace MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 11, 2001 Mr. Robert Zatkin 140 Springdale Way Redwood City, CA 94062 Dear Mr. Zatkin: Thank you for your December 12, 2000 letter regarding trail construction, maintenance, and funding of maintenance at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Because of the holiday schedule, the Board of Directors was not able to review your letter until its regular meeting last night. The Board shares your concern over the protection of natural resources at the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. In response to your questions, we offer the following information: 1. What standard does the District use for establishing trail alignments and constructing trails on MROSD lands? The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) philosophy for trail construction is based upon the following general principles: • Trails should respond to the topography, following contours at a no more than a 10% gradient. • Trails should avoid sensitive areas if possible, and if not possible, measures should be taken to minimize the effect of trail construction. d • Existing road/trail alignments built by previous property owners may be used if they result in trails consistent with other principles. This philosophy is applied in the field by highly trained personnel with extensive expertise in trail construction and maintenance. In the process, they refer to a number of state-of-the-art technical references including the following documents: • Handbook for Forest and Ranch Roads, William E. Weaver and Danny K. Hagans, Pacific Watershed Associates; Mendocino County Resource Conservation District, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the USDA Soil Conservation Service; June 1994 • Trails Handbook, State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org •Web site:www.openspace.org ft;_c Or ' Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton Zatkin January 11, 2001 Page 2 • Rural Road Maintenance Standards, Draft, San Mateo County Department of Public Works, June 2000 In addition, the District frequently employs expert consultants in geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, and biology to assist in the development of trail plans following good environmental and engineering practices. 2. Were different standards applied to establishing trail alignments and constructing trails within the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? Most of the nearly 30-mile trail system at the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve pre-dates the District's acquisition of the land. Logging and motorcycle use of the land while under private ownership created a maze of steep roads and trails. After acquiring the property, the District spent nearly two years working with a citizen task force and the community to create an acceptable trail plan balancing the desires of the different preserve visitors with environmental issues. The District's Board of Directors adopted this Plan at their June 26, 1996 meeting. An evaluation of all trails at the Preserve was conducted as a part of developing the plan. Many of the existing steep trails were inconsistent with the District trail philosophy and were slated for closure. Most of the closures identified in the trail use plan have been completed. Trail Use Plan Study Area 2 was identified for further study of trail options. In early 1999 the Board of Directors reviewed the Trail Plan for this area, which included a number of additional trail realignments and closures. Copies of the approved Trail Use Plans are attached. 3. How frequently is the entire trail system in El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve inspected for degradation? During the months of November, December and January of each year Field Staff conducts routine inspections of each trail for winterizing needs and safety issues. They also conduct an annual inspection of each trail focusing just on safety issues. In additional to monthly winter inspections, in 1999 the District contracted with a Registered Geotechnical Engineer/Hydrologist to conduct a comprehensive inspection of all El Corte de Madera trails. He provided recommendations for site- Pe specific maintenance and repair treatments that are being implemented over time. Zatkin January 11, 2001 Page 3 4. What is the criteria of inspection for degradation upon which trail maintenance decisions are made at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? Staff follows accepted practices taught at trail building and maintenance courses and recommendations made by professional consultants, combined with our years of experience. Staff frequently refers to the technical references listed under Item 1 above. S. What trails, and portions of trails, are currently scheduled for maintenance in the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? Currently all designated trails at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve are open for use. The maintenance focus for last year was Methuselah Trail, and additional maintenance work within the Preserve is currently being planned for this upcoming spring/summer. 6. What is the fiscal commitment for the current fiscal year for trail maintenance in the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? This past year the District spent over $10,000 on trail maintenance within El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. 7. What has been the fiscal commitment for each of the past ten years for trail maintenance in the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? Last year major work was completed at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve because of storm damage from previous years of heavy rain. Average trail maintenance cost for the past ten years has been approximately $2,000 a year. 8. What is the entire alignment of the trail under construction that begins at the crossing of the Methuselah Trail over El Corte de Madera Creek, within the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? What are the entire alignments of trails under construction at the crossing of the Methuselah Trail over El Corte de Madera Creek? What are the entire alignments of trail under construction on the slopes adjacent to the crossing of the Methuselah Trail crossing over El Corte de Madera Creek? Please send a map containing these alignments. The changes to Methuselah Trail in the general vicinity of El Corte de Madera Creek are intended to realign the trail towards a planned trail bridge, allowing us to close and restore the existing degraded trail segment and the undesirable ground- Zatkin January 11, 2001 Page 4 level ford crossing. District staff is still in the process of designing the realignment, working with a team of engineers and biologists. 9. Have permits been obtained from the California Department of Fish and Game for the construction of the unfinished trail located in the stream valley of El Corte de Madera Creek? The work completed in late summer of 2000 did not alter the streambed, and therefore a Department of Fish and Game permit was not obtained. As mentioned above, District staff is still in the process of developing the precise design for the realignment to Methuselah Trail. After plans have been prepared, they will be reviewed by the Board and submitted to the appropriate regulatory agencies for permitting. Again, thank you for writing your concerns Sincerely, nneth C. Nitz, President Board of Directors KCN: SS/DS/JM cc: MROSD Board of Directors Attachments El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve TRAILS MAP AS OF DECEMBER 2000 0 Hiking Only Trails Current Network Multi-Use Trails Swett Road Patrol Routes/Multi-Use Trails 1 P6d K 'a 20010 � ... ... 1 (owl) u R 0.9 t.o •��•Ta:� O sy, o^ r\ o.z • sPoinntt 0.9 w •` \ 1.2�.� �lQs n• 2200 0.2 CI h ?, Yata� /' � � //.y--��t�'' T1�.j Pn?. 2000 Point y\ 0.2 �• •�'• •� �`tr`rl 0.1 1 y (CM02) lionn 0.3 r 0 3 o teOU � •�•• Z 0.8 GA 1600 s 2200 1600 GA 0.6 h a 0.6 1� •� OJ 06 ` (CM03) 0 7 jr3,f/ a , • 2000 F• (L1 0 3 1.4 • r 1800 ,.,. •\ `0.2 0.3 00 emu' 0.9 Cr /) V� �✓ 1%03 ' f If 5 +• aqr�/arlundetT�b\ 0.9 °ucutjn\,�<► - R 0.1 • O Ot 1.2 >r 4 �i� R Vw X y ^. • Old �, e 0.3 14oa �;, ..• 0.1 Re Growth dwood Ni.. 1600 1400 \'C ' c f 3'>? 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Formation $ A5 `�'. / •. � Vista Point 1 STUDY AREA 1 Current Network 1/2001 Closed s B EL CORTE DE MADERA �•' OPEN SPACE PRESERVE 3 E� Designated Trails AF T T _ 1 Proposed Trails o� • • • • •---M Omer V-�o- Proposed Closures - Point of Interest Trail Use Plan Adopted by the Board on June 26 , 1996 EXHIBIT 7 AdQpted by the Board on March 24 , 1999 Current Network 1/2001 Close; Exhibit : Trail Use Plan for _udY Area 2 El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve Multi-Use Trails Skeggs Point Trailhead Close and Restore rail — New.Constrction/Reagn roc. . / (Multi WP 0.2T4. V, - 5 , ZI V. CM, 0. 0.4 {f' s Y ,ser dWL u 2rrO 0.5 5 J, 2: o O. okena Ira Goon M�l[Trail-e,� - r 0.2 o 0.7R 0.3 0 �.`_ ,,,c.' C A04 ftb 0. �\ 1.2 UM L. { Study Area 2 :; `'f\ - e��� i`4t ,:1.• Yt�' g, 7'Y t` `ce= r�ti.- f ;i}'�t`+��ihr�ti >t i `� Context MapQ. :.�. .'b..L....._a.: .,�w.��::a:�:�s«+his - Q'�`" ` �.t=wit'�i�d. •��•e:•+.ri�•d`•-:�s�'�;;�--' EL CORTE DE MADERA OPEN SPACE -PRESERVE Designated Trails © Proposed Trails • • • ' Proposed Closures ;•% Current Network 1/2001 � �� /,•f*10 �1 ••� y [� Closed r D 14 N rafts or% y; "''['D �n • � C 00 A� 1 �• �l f 00 we .00 Arms / '• ' 1404 i so 40 .17 `�• STUDY AREA 3 •,"' 1 00* 0' 1000' 000, N • Trail use Plan Adopted by the Board on June 26 , 1996 EXHIBIT 13 Trail Use Plan Adopted by the Board on June 26 , 1996 EL CORTE DE MADERA OPEN SPACE PRESERVE Designated Trails current Network 1/2001 • Proposed Trails 0 Closed • • • • • Proposed Closure. C13 STUDY AREA 4 00' 1500` Q •�r . '� Steam ♦� ke, o , __. • ,000�- z000• N t � . L •rsb • • t slo D15 ••• 4 Be Gt- •S,• Ro 666,40!rt •` B9 o� � = � Ro -, Koh 00 own Ole •..•• •• �` t_ , t+o%� Ito EXHIBIT 16 ` Trail UsL Ian Adonted by the Board on June 26 , 1996 J2 • '•• EL CORTE DE MADERA Star Hill Road OPEN SPACE PRESERVE Designated Trails L . Proposed Trails • • • • • Proposed Closures 0007 B16i 00, p A J o: - 1 - 000, N Current Network 1/2001 STUDY AREA 5 = Closed �.•rrr � •• . � 13�,•� CN o9 • `e.,h�pv�. • CMto • S• If v Z8 t B11 \ • EXHIBIT 19 d Fro �, .c Hsu►�, Robert Zatkin 140 Springdale Way• Redwood City, CA 94062 telephone: (650) 369-6462 • rszatkin@earthlink.net December 12, 2000 Board of Directors U is is V LS MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District (,J 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 DEC 14 2000 sent via fax and U.S. Postal Service Members of the Board: 1 aim� a geologist with an acadernic and prof essionai background in geomorphology and hydrogeology. My professional work has included research in watershed processes with the U.S. Geological Survey, and consultation in issues concerning salmonid species of fish populations in ocean draining watersheds of central California. Recently I conducted a reconnaissance inspection of portions of the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve to determine if mountain bike use in the Preserve has: • Resulted in degradation of the trail system. • Mobilized sediment that may adversely impact the downstream population of steelhead trout' in El Corte de Madera and La Honda Creeks. My observations indicate that significant degradation of trails, and mobilization of sediment, is occurring due to mountain bike use in the Preserve. Furthermore, construction of new trails in the Preserve proximal to the channel of El Corte de Madera may result in increased sediment input to this stream. In order for me to have a better understanding of District policies with respect to trail construction, maintenance, and funding of maintenance on District land please provide answers to the following questions. • What standards does the MROSD use for establishing trail alignments and constructing tr iais on MROSD lairds? • Were different standard(s) applied to establishing trails alignments and constructing trails within the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve? • How frequently is the entire trail system in El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve inspected for degradation? • What is the criteria of inspection for degradation upon which trail maintenance decisions area made in El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve? 'Populations of steelhead trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss) in central California are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act as threatened. Page 1 • What trails, and portions of trails, are currently scheduled for maintenance in the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve? • What is the fiscal commitment for the current fiscal year for trail maintenance in the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve? • What has been the fiscal commitment for each of the past ten years for trail maintenance in the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve? • What is the entire alignment of the trail under construction that begins at the crossing of the Methuselah Trail over El Corte de Madera Creek, and trends within the stream valley of El Corte de Madera Creek within the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? Please send a map containing the entire alignment. • What are the entire alignments of trails under construction at the crossing of the Methuselah Trail over El Corte de Madera Creek, within the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve? Please send a map containing the entire alignments. • What are the entire alignments of trails under construction on the slopes adjacent to the crossing of the Methuselah Trail crossing over El Corte de Madera Creek? Please send a map containing these alignments. • Have permits been obtained from the California Department of Fish and Game for the construction of the unfinished trail located in the stream valley of El Corte de Madera creek. Thank you for your response to this inquiry. Sincerely, Robert Zatkin Page 2 ace Regional Open � MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-01 Meeting 0 1-0 1 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 1 AGENDA ITEM Election of Board Officers for 2001 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIQN Elect officers of the Board for the 2001 calendar year. DISCUSSION Pursuant to Section 1.22 of your Rules of Procedure, you elect new Board officers for the calendar year at your first meeting in January. The election will be by signed ballots, and the District Clerk will count the ballots. After the election, the ballots will be available for public inspection, if requested. Your Rules of Procedure list the order of officers to be elected as follows: President, Vice- President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Treasurer is an automatic member of the Administration and Budget Committee. Each officer is voted upon by separate ballots. Nominations are called for first. When nominations are closed, election by ballot for that office will then proceed. Prepared by: Deirdre Dolan, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd®openspace.org •Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-01-04 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Acceptance of Report on the District's 1999-2000 Legislative Program and Adoption of 2001- 2001 Legislative Program GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Accept the 1999-2000 legislative program report. 2. Adopt the 2001-2002 legislative program. 3. Authorize the General Manager to submit correspondence on behalf of the District to local, state and federal elected officials in support of or opposition to pending legislation when the General Manager and General Counsel determine such positions to be in the best interest of the District in order to effectively carry out District business and accomplish the District purposes; provided that any such correspondence be copied to the full Board of Directors as part of the next agenda packet and all such correspondence is reported to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee on a periodic basis. BACKGROUND For each two-year session of the California State legislature, the District adopts a program which outlines its legislative priorities. These priorities generally include protection of the District's percentage of property tax funding, possible development and/or sponsorship of new legislation, and monitoring and taking support or oppose positions on legislation which may have an impact on the District. Attached is the status report on the 1999-2000 legislative program. This report was accepted by the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC) at its December 20, 2000 meeting. A major highlight was the passage of Proposition 12 on March 7, 2000, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, which provides approximately $2 billion statewide for parks and open space programs. The District could receive as much as $8 million from this Bond Act in the form of per capita and competitive grant programs. Another highlight of the prior legislative session was the inclusion by Senator Byron Sher of$10 million in the 1999-2000 State Budget for the San Francisco Bay Area Program of the State Coastal Conservancy (created by SB 1048 as authored by Senator Sher in the 1997-1998 Legislative Session). In turn, the District received $3 million of these funds to help with the purchase of the new Bear Creek Redwoods Open Regional Open ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-04 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Acceptance of Report on the District's 1999-2000 Legislative Program and Adoption of 2001- 2001 Legislative Program GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Accept the 1999-2000 legislative program report. 2. Adopt the 2001-2002 legislative program. 3. Authorize the General Manager to submit correspondence on behalf of the District to local, state and federal elected officials in support of or opposition to pending legislation when the General Manager and General Counsel determine such positions to be in the best interest of the District in order to effectively carry out District business and accomplish the District purposes; provided that any such correspondence be copied to the full Board of Directors as part of the next agenda packet and all such correspondence is reported to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee on a periodic basis. BACKGROUND For each two-year session of the California State legislature, the District adopts a program which outlines its legislative priorities. These priorities generally include protection of the District's percentage of property tax funding, possible development and/or sponsorship of new legislation, and monitoring and taking support or oppose positions on legislation which may have an impact on the District. Attached is the status report on the 1999-2000 legislative program. This report was accepted by the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC) at its December 20, 2000 meeting. A major highlight was the passage of Proposition 12 on March 7, 2000, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, which provides approximately $2 billion statewide for parks and open space programs. The District could receive as much as $8 million from this Bond Act in the form of per capita and competitive grant programs. Another highlight of the prior legislative session was the inclusion by Senator Byron Sher of$10 million in the 1999-2000 State Budget for the San Francisco Bay Area Program of the State Coastal Conservancy (created by SB 1048 as authored by Senator Sher in the 1997-1998 Legislative Session). In turn, the District received $3 million of these funds to help with the purchase of the new Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The Bay Area Open Space Council is working, along with the District and 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 9 Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 9 E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org o Web site:www.openspace.org tim—gi HWE Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz o General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-01-04 Page 2 other area agencies, to create a permanent funding source for this program. Another success was the inclusion of$300,000 for the District in the 2000-2001 State Budget by Assemblyman Ted Lempert. These funds will provide for access to and development of certain easements for the unfinished California Hiking and Riding Trail program, currently held by the State Parks Department, but to be transferred to the District under AB 1366. Assemblyman Lempert authored AB 1366 in the 1997-1998 Legislative Session, and continued to work towards budget line-item funding to enable the District to carry out certain staging area and trail development projects related to the transfer of these easements to the District. Additionally, the 2001-2002 proposed legislative program is attached, which was also reviewed and approved by the LFPAC at its December 13, 2000 meeting. This program has been divided into two sections: State legislative activity and Federal legislative activity. The three top priorities in the State legislation section are: 1) obtain funding for the San Francisco Bay Area Program of the State Coastal Conservancy in conjunction with the Bay Area Open Space Council; 2) work on line-item budget funding for a recreational development project such as implementation of the access and staging area improvements for Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve; and 3) sponsor legislation to make several changes to clarify language in the Public Resources Code, Section 5500 et seq., the District's enabling legislation. On the Federal legislation side, the two key priorities are: 1) support full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and 2) seek Federal funding for clean-up of asbestos and lead- based paint at the abandoned air force station at Mt. Umunhum. I have also recommended that the Board formalize the current practice regarding District letters of support or opposition to bills which are introduced by other sponsors on the local, state or federal level. The General Manager will be authorized to send letters of support or opposition and report these back to the Board and LFPAC. The General Manager needs to be able to comment on legislation before any scheduled Board or LFPAC meeting. The District's own proposals for legislation are received and approved by LFPAC prior to submission to a legislator. This recommendation would not affect this procedure. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: Same as above MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 1999-2000 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Status Report Goals for State Legislative Activity: Goal 1: Actively pursue, sponsor, and/or support legislative efforts with the Bay Area Open Space Council to fund the Bay Area Program of the State Coastal Conservancy, possibly with a State vehicle tax increase. Possible author: Senator Byron Sher. Priority: A Status: Scientific studies regarding mobile source water pollution have been completed; polling to discern level of public support for possible Transportation Fund for Clean Water(TFCW) has been completed. Craig, Stephanie, and two Bay Area Open Space Council representatives met with Senator Sher to propose TFCW as legislation. Goal 2: Work with Assemblyman Ted Lempert to obtain funding to develop trails and staging areas related to the trail easements to be transferred to the District through AB 1366 from the California Hiking and Riding Trail Easement. Priority: A Status: Assemblyman Lempert secured state funding for public trails and open space access improvements last spring. As a result,the District received $300,000, allocated by the state as a matching grant. With this grant, the District may begin to improve the easements that are deeded to the District by the State for the former California Hiking and Riding Trail system,with a potential 5.5 miles of Bay Area Ridge Trail. State matching funds will also enable the District to facilitate public access improvements at areas like El Corte de Madera and La Honda Creek Open Space Preserves. Goal 3: Sponsor legislation to make several minor changes to the Public Resources Code, Section 5500: a)Allow a public open space or parks district to grant funds to private non-profit entities for specific open space acquisition projects under Section 5546. b) Provide a definition of"suitable police force" within Sections 5558 and 5561. c) Increase to 40 the allowable number of acres that may be exchanged under Section 5540.5 (b). Author: Assemblyman Jim Cunneen(AB 1578) Priority: A Status: a) The amendments.to 5546 were chaptered and signed by the Governor in September of 1999 and became law on January 1, 2000. b) This section of the bill was dropped by the District. c) The increase to 40 acres of permissible exchange area under Section 5540.5 (b)was chaptered and signed by the governor in September of 1999. Goal 4: Sponsor legislation to add language in the California Civil Code related to inherently hazardous recreational activities, clarifying the definition of mountain bicycling. Possible author: Assemblyman Jim Cunneen. Priority: B Status: Became unnecessary when the Livermore lawsuit was reversed on appeal. Page 2 Goal 5: Support any potential California parks and wildlife bond measures proposed for an upcoming ballot. Priority: A Status: Prop 12 passed by the voters in November, 1999. As a result,the District will receive approximately$6 million in direct allocations in 2001. Goal 6: Maintain the District's current percentage share of the local property tax for the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 State fiscal years. Priority: A Status: Ralph Heim and staff monitored legislation that may have affected the District's share of property tax,which was maintained, despite several related proposed shifts this past session. Goal 7: Obtain legislation that assures long-term protection of the District's current level of property tax funding. Priority: A Status: Was not necessary in this legislative session. Goal 8: Seek and support legislation, with East Bay Regional Park District, to place multi-county special districts into a separate section of the Public Resources Code. Priority: B Status: This project has always been under the control of East Bay, and it was not advanced this legislative session. Goal 9: Obtain State grants or other funding for special District projects. Priority: B Status: The Coastal Conservancy San Francisco Bay Area Program provided $3 million, and the Wildlife Conservation Board provided $2 million, for a total of$5 million in state grants to help acquire the balance of Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve(810 acres) from POST. The transaction is slated to close on or before June 30, 2001. Last year,the District applied for and was awarded a $274,00 Habitat Conservation Fund grant for steelhead trout habitat conservation funds to go toward acquisition of Loma Prieta Ranch, at the headwaters of Soquel Creek. The District has now applied and obtained letters of support for a Habitat Conservation Fund grant in the mountain lion habitat for an additional$226,000 to acquire the Ranch. The recent application is currently under review. The District also submitted the Saratoga Gap trail at Long Ridge for a Habitat Conservation fund grant in the amount of$35,000, but it was not successful. However, upon resubmittal, the District was awarded $35,000 as a 50% match under the federal Land and Water Conservation program. Goal 10: Review State legislation and support, oppose, or seek amendments to those bills that impact the District. Priority: B Status: Ralph Heim monitored, and Stephanie has obtained for further review copies of legislation that may impact the District now or in the context of planned projects (copies available upon request). Page 3 Goals for Federal Legislative Activity: Goal 1: Actively involve the District in the nationwide effort to ensure that the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund(LWCF) is fully allocated by Congress. Priority: A Status: Craig participated in a Washington lobby trip (working with Americans for our Heritage and Recreation), and Stephanie lobbied Congressional representative Eshoo, Senators Boxer and Feinstein, and key House and Senate leaders via repeated telephone calls and facsimiles,for strong support of LWCF/CARA, with attention to stateside funding, among other important District goals. Advocates proposed CARA as a 15-year,$45 billion dollar program, of which both LWCF and state programs were to receive $450 million dollars each. Under a compromise bill, CARA received $12 billion dollars over 6 years, and state programs received$90 million dollars. However, $90 million is twice the amount allocated last year, and there had been no allocation for 6 years prior. Goal 2: Seek Federal legislative assistance in securing funding for the clean-up of asbestos and lead- based paint at the former Almaden Air Force Station in the District's Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Priority: B Status: Craig and Malcolm visited Boxer's San Francisco office(and Craig visited her Washington office). As a follow-up,Malcolm and Kristi urged Boxer's visit to Mt. Umunhum and support for a budget line-item via several telephone calls. Craig and Stephanie took a key reporter to Mt. Umunhum, and will press for early spring story publication. (See forthcoming legislative plan also.) Goal 3: Review specific pieces of Federal legislation and support, oppose, or seek amendments to those bills that impact the District. Priority: B Status: There were no additional federal legislative matters of specific interest to the District that required action. Goal 4: Obtain Federal grants or other funding for special District projects. Priority: C Status: See the State grants item above. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2001-2002 LEGISLATIVE SESSION December 20, 2000 Goals for State Legislative Activity: Goal 1: Sponsor legislation to make a minor change to the Public Resources Code, Section 5549(b)1 to increase the General Manager's spending authority from ten thousand to twenty-five thousand dollars for District projects. This spending level currently applies to East Bay Regional Park District and would be made applicable to the District. Make technical amendments to Sections 5540.5 and 5540.6 to clarify that land exchange limitations include not only real property but also interests and rights in real erty. Possible author: Assembly member Joe Simitian Priority: A Goal 2: Seek state budget augmentation funding for a special District project, such as a grant for the Pulgas Ridge staging area project. Possible author: Assembly member Lou Papen Priority: A Goal 3: Maintain the District's current percentage share of the local property tax for the 2001- 2002 and 2002-2003 State fiscal years. Monitor Little Hoover Committee conclusions on special districts' reserve accounts, and advocate as necessary. Priority: A Goal 4: Support any potential California parks and wildlife bond measures proposed for an upcoming ballot, including future appropriations of Prop 12 and Prop 13 funds. Priority: B Goal 5: Obtain legislation that assures long-term protection of the District's current level of property tax funding. Priority: B Goal 6: Review State legislation and support, oppose, or seek amendments to those bills that impact the District(i.e. eminent domain, ERAF, LAFCo, Subdivision Map Act, etc.). Priority: B Goal 7: Actively pursue, sponsor, and/or support legislative efforts with the Bay Area Open Space Council to fund the San Francisco Bay Area Program of the State Coastal Conservancy, with surplus state general funds and/or a regional state vehicle license fee. Possible author: Senator Byron Sher. Priority: A Page 1 Goal 8: Support planning for a potential nine-county San Francisco Bay Area sales tax measure to create the Transportation Fund for Clean Water, should the legislature fail to create the Fund. Priority: B Goals for Federal Legislative Activity: Goal 1: Seek Federal legislative assistance in securing funding for the clean-up of asbestos and lead-based paint at the former Almaden Air Force Station(Mt. Umunhum) in the District,'s Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Priority: A Goal 2: Follow-up to ensure allocation of stateside Land and Water Conservation Funds via CARA. Priority: B Goal 3: Review specific pieces of Federal legislation and support, oppose, or seek amendments to those bills that impact the District. Priority: B Goal 4: Obtain Federal grants or other funding for special District projects. Priority: C Page 2 Regional Open ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-05 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of Administration and Budget Committee or 2001 I GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The new President of the Board should appoint the Administration and Budget Committee members for the 2001 calendar year with your consent. DISCUSSION New Section 1.81 of your Rules of Procedure states that appointments to the Administration and Budget Committee shall normally be made at the first regular meeting in January and that the Board Treasurer shall be one of the three members of the Committee. The appointment of the Administration and Budget Committee is placed near the end of the agenda in order to allow the newly elected Board President some time to contemplate the filling of the two open Administration and Budget Committee seats; the 2001 Treasurer will have been selected by the Board earlier in the evening. Prepared by: Deirdre Dolan, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org [ a2ZES, Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open .'' g p -ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-07 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Increase the Subscription Rates by $5.00 per year for bard of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet GENERAL MANAGER'S R$COMMENDATION-- Authorize an increase in the subscription rates for subscribers to the Board of Directors meeting agenda packet. DISCUSSION The District's meeting agenda packet subscription rates have not been raised since 1997, when the postal rates increased from $0.32 to $0.33 for First Class mail. On January 7, 2001, the postal rates will be increased again from $0.33 to $0.34. Staff requests that the agenda subscription rates be increased to reflect the change in the postal rates (see below and the attached"Agenda Subscriptions" chart for proposed fees). The fees reflected on the attached chart are rounded to the nearest dollar and average an increase of only $5.00 per year. Currently the full agenda packet is mailed to three subscribers, the agenda and minutes are mailed to six subscribers, and the agenda notice is mailed to four subscribers. Current Rate Annual Proposed Rate Annual Full Agenda Packet $220.00 $225.00 Agenda & Minutes $60.00 $65.00 Agenda Only $20.00 $25.00 Prepared by: Lisa Zadek, Acting Senior Administrative Assistant Deirdre C. Dolan, District Clerk Contact Person: Deirdre C. Dolan, District Clerk 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd®openspace.org •web site:www.openspace.org iM ff=REEEBT Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AGENDA SUBSCRIPTIONS Agenda subscriptions are available by mail. Postal subscriptions are pro-rated annually depending upon the month in which fees are received. Please check the chart below for the pro-rated fee applying to your subscription choice: Month Fees are Paid Full Agenda Packet Agenda and Agenda Notice Only Minutes January $225.00 $65.00 $25.00 February $206.00 $60.00 $23.00 March $188.00 $55.00 $21.00 April $170.00 $50.00 $20.00 May $151.00 $45.00 $18.00 June $133.00 $40.00 $16.00 July $115.00 $35.00 $15.00 August $ 96.00 $30.00 $13.00 September $ 78.00 $25.00 $11.00 October $ 60.00 $20.00 $10.00 November $ 41.00 $15.00 $ 8.00 December $ 23.00 $10.00 $ 5.00 Agendas, minutes and Board reports are also accessible on our website at http://www.openspace.org, or can be picked up at District offices free of charge the Monday preceding the scheduled Board meeting. If you would like an Agenda subscription, please complete and return the form below to the District, along with a check or money order for the applicable fees: Postal Subscription Rates ❑ Agenda Notice Only (see chart above) ❑ Agenda and Minutes (see chart above) ❑ Full Agenda Packet (see chart above) Name: Organization or Agency: Address: City/State/Zip: Email Address: Amount Enclosed: $ 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosdoopenspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org Regional Open 5 -ice s 1 _-- - _..-..r MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-02 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Approval of Consulting Services Agreement for 2001 wit Legislativ Consultants Heim, Noack, Kelly& Spahnn GENERAL MANAGER'S UCOMMENDAT 0 Authorize the General Manager to execute the attached Consulting Services Agreement with Heim,Noack, Kelly& Spahnn for legislative consulting services in Sacramento. DISCUSSION The attached Consulting Services Agreement with Heim,Noack, Kelly& Spahnn is for a one- year term for legislative consulting services in Sacramento. The terms and conditions of the proposed agreement remain unchanged from the previous agreement, and the consulting fee of $1,100 per month,plus a monthly expense allowance of$55, has not increased since 1989. Heim,Noack, Kelly& Spahnn continue to provide excellent service at a very modest cost, especially considering the returns to the District. Ralph Heim has represented the District in Sacramento for the past 14 years. He has worked very effectively on the District's behalf and has done an outstanding job of protecting the District's legislative interests. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton Ike' Noac O� &S ahm a a V 9 ON N M 9 N T A L a a L A T 1 0 NS Ralph A.Heim Russell W.Noack Anne Kelly CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT Leslie S.Spahnn John Caldwell THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 1st day of January, 2001, by and between MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, hereinafter called "District", and HEIK NOACK, KELLY& SPAIINN, a California Corporation, hereinafter called "Legislative Consultant", or "Consultant." The parties hereto do mutually agree as follows: 1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT The District hereby agrees to engage Consultant, and Consultant agrees to perform the services hereinafter set forth in this Agreement. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES . Consultant shall do, perform and carry out in a satisfactory and proper manner, as determined by District, the following services: a. Become familiar with District's Legislative Program for 2001 and its special legislative concerns. b. Advocate legislation and amendments to legislation to Sacramento legislators and administrators and their staffs which will enhance District's funding or result in other legislation favorable to District, with an emphasis on District's Legislative Program for 2001 and related matters, and other legislative or State administrative matters as may be assigned from time to time. C. Monitor and advise of status of pending legislation which may affect District. d. Evaluate and advise District as to the political climate in Sacramento, the best channels for influencing legislation affecting District, desirable kinds of legislation in light of District's problems, purposes and goals, and the best strategies for achieving legislation favorable to District. e. Maintain and improve liaison between District and members of the Legislature and the State Administration. f Attend legislative hearings and other legislative meetings on behalf of District when a District representative is unable to be there or as otherwise appropriate. 1121 L Street,Suite 100 Sacramento,CA 95814 Tel.(916)442-4584 Fax(916)441-4925 Email:general@hnks.com g. When beneficial to District, coordinate District efforts with advocates of other regional park or open space districts, special district associations, park and recreation associations, and other appropriate organizations. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICT District shall cooperate with and furnish necessary data to Consultant in every reasonable way to assist Consultant in carrying out its services under this Contract. Consultant's principal contact with District shall be District's General Manager or designee. 4. PERSONNEL a. Consultant represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required in performing the service under this Contract. Such personnel not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with District. 5. TIME OF PERFORMANCE The services of Consultant are to commence January 1, 2001 and continue through December 31, 2001. 6. COMPENSATION The District agrees to pay the Consultant at a fixed monthly rate of $1,100.00 plus a monthly expense allowance of$55.00. The expense allowance shall cover costs of telephone, postage, photocopying, bill service and other out- of-pocket expenses. If cumulative expenses have significantly exceeded cumulative expense allowances and it appears this situation will continue, consultant may request an increase in the allowance which shall be considered by the General Manager. Compensation for travel expenses, such as those to the District, which may cause the cumulative expense allowance to be exceeded, must be authorized in advance by the General Manager. Said payments shall be prorated for any fractional month at the beginning and end of the contract period. Such compensation shall constitute the total amount payable by District under this agreement and shall include all costs and expenses of Consultant. Consultant shall bill District at the end of each calendar month, and the District shall remit within 30 days of said billings. 7. TERMINATION District shall have the right to terminate this agreement by five(5) days written notice at any time, with or without cause. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered up to the date of termination. Consultant also shall have the right to terminate this agreement by fifteen (15) days written notice at any time, with or without cause. 8. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Consultant shall not willfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, or national origin. Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 9. ASSIGNABILITY The Consultant shall not assign any interest in this agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in the same, or any payments to be received hereunder, without the prior written consent of District. 10. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT Consultant covenants that is presently has no interest, and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required to be performed under this agreement. Consultant shall from time to time advise General Manager of the District as to the names of other persons and/or organizations that Consultant represents in legislative matters. 11. FINDINGS Any reports, information, data, etc. given to or prepared or assembled by Consultant under this contract which District requests to be kept as confidential shall not be made available to any individual or organization by Consultant without the prior written approval of District. 12. USE OF FUNDS Consultant shall not expend any of the funds received as compensation hereunder in support of or in opposition to any candidate for any political office or in support of or in opposition to any ballot measure. Compensation is limited to the cost of services actually rendered and expenses, and specifically does not include political contributions of any type whatsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, District and Contractor have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT By: Mr. L. Craig Britton, General Manager HEIM, NOACK, KELLY& SPAHNN By: Mr. Ralp A. Heim, President • Re tonal Open F c ice g P MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-06 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 1999 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Attendance at the 2001 Special District Board Manageme Institute GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize Director Hassett to attend the 2001 Special District Board Management Institute at a projected cost of$800. DISCUSSION The Special District Board Management Institute will be held on February 22 and 23,2001 in Monterey, California. Topics to be covered in the program include Board leadership in special district government, special district law, financial management and control, personnel policy, planning, communications and community relations, and a special report from Sacramento. The fee for the Special District Board Management Institute is $545 per person. This includes tuition, all instructional materials, Thursday and Friday luncheons, Thursday reception, and continental breakfast each day. Total projected expenses, including fees, lodging, and meals, are approximately $800 per person. New board members have attended the Special District Board Management Institute in the past. It is an excellent way for a new Director to gain a comprehensive view of Board responsibilities. John Escobar and I are also planning to attend this year with Director Hassett. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact Person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd®openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens Ma C.Dave Jed Cyr,Deane Little Nonette Hanko Larry Hassett Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton .Mary Y,1 Y� rY 8 8 tto Regional Open '' ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-03 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Renewal of Investment Authority and Annual Statement of Inv stment Policy GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached resolution to extend the controllers investment authority until January 15, 2002. DISCUSSION The controller's authority to invest temporarily idle funds will expire on January 15, 2001, according to the provisions of Resolution 00-03 (see report R-00-03). Currently, all of our cash reserves not held by a trustee are invested through the Santa Clara County pooled investment fund,the California Pooled Investment Authority, or are in U. S. treasury securities held by Santa Clara County. The attached resolution renews the District's investment policy,permitting the District to invest its surplus funds in the Santa Clara County pooled fund, and the California Pooled Investment Authority. These pooled funds,by policy, invest in a conservative manner and report on fund performance monthly, including a full listing of the portfolio. The pools' investment policies have been reviewed by the controller. When short-term interest rates rise,we are sometimes able to earn an enhanced return on District investment funds by investing directly in investments permitted by the Government Code. The attached policy permits the controller to invest surplus District funds directly in such specific investments. Our District policy does not allow any of the practices which crippled Orange County. First, investments may not be leveraged. Second, investments may not include derivatives. Third, the term of new investment may not exceed 180 days. Prepared by: Michael Foster, Controller Sue Schectman, General Counsel Contact person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd®openspace.org + Web site:www.openspace.org mgD O".-VT Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS ALLOWED BY GOVERNMENT CODE WHEREAS, the District needs to maximize the yield on surplus temporarily idle funds in order to help meet land acquisition objectives; and WHEREAS, the Chapter 4, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code authorizes the District to deposit and invest surplus funds in investments which, at times, yield interest rates higher than achievable through the Santa Clara County Pooled Fund, or the California Pooled Investment Authority; and WHEREAS, the District can often improve its yield on surplus funds without sacrificing financial safety flexibility; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby authorize the Controller to invest surplus or temporarily idle funds according to the Investment Goals and Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by reference made a part hereof. Section Two. Before any particular investments the Controller shall consult with the General Manager, or a District employee authorized to act in his/her behalf, to determine anticipated cash flow needs of the District. Section Three. This Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 00-03 adopted January 12, 2000. This Resolution shall no longer be in effect as of January 15, 2002, unless extended in time, and inactive funds shall then be deposited in the Santa Clara County Pooled Investment Fund, or the California Pooled Investment Authority. EXIBIT"A" INVESTMENT GOALS AND GUIDELINES GOALS Goal 1. Capital Preservation The primary goal shall be to safeguard the principal of invested funds. Temporarily idle funds shall be invested in a conservative manner, such that funds can always be withdrawn at,or just above or below, full invested value. Investments that offer opportunities for significant capital gains and losses are excluded. Goal 2. Liquidity Temporarily idle funds will be managed so that normal operating cash needs and scheduled extraordinary cash needs can be met on a same day basis. Investments will be sufficiently liquid to provide a steady and reliable flow of cash to the District to insure that all land purchases can be made promptly(within two weeks). Goal 3. Income Temporarily idle funds shall earn the highest rate of return that is consistent with capital preservation and liquidity goals and the Government Code. GUIDELINES 1. Determination of Idle Funds The Controller will prepare a complete cash flow projection prior to all investment decisions. This cash flow projection will be reviewed and evaluated by the General Manager. The General Manager is responsible for approving the Controller's designation of the amount of funds not required for the immediate necessity of the District and available for investment. 2. Contingency Reserve A contingency reserve of between$500,000 and$2,000,000 shall be maintained with the Santa Clara County Pooled investment fund. The General Manager is responsible for approving the Controller's designation of the size of this contingency reserve. At all times this contingency reserve will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements for all Note Funds. 3. Non-Invested Funds Idle District funds not otherwise invested or maintained with paying agents will be deposited with the California Pooled Investment Authority or in the Santa Clara County Pooled investment fund. 4. Selection of Investments The controller is responsible for selecting investments that fit within the amounts and maturities recommended by the Controller and by the General Manager. The Controller is also responsible for directing security transactions. 5. Investments Instruments Investments shall be limited to those allowed by Government Code Section 53601 et seq. and 53635 et seq. Investments shall not be leveraged. Investments,and"derivatives",that offer opportunities for significant capital gains and losses are excluded. All investments,other than funds held in trust for note holders and trust funds released after posting surety bonds, shall mature within 180 days. 6. Diversification Investments other than insured or collateralized deposits at banks and savings and loan associations shall be delivered. 7. Marketability For investments other than deposits,the breadth of ownership and number of securities outstanding will be sufficient to establish a secondary market in which investments can be readily converted to cash without causing a material change in their market value. 8. Acceptable Banks Bankers'Acceptances and Negotiable Certificates of Deposit may be purchased only from banks and savings and loan associations with over$1,000,000,000 of deposits and reporting profitable operations. 9. Acceptable Collateral Securities collateralizing bank or savings and loan deposits must be rated"A"or higher. 10. Investments in Name of District All investments purchased shall stand in the name of the District. 11. Reporting The Controller shall report all security transactions to the Administration and Budget Committee no later than the next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors after any transaction has been made. The Controller shall submit a report of the District's investments and security transactions to the Administration and Budget Committee by the fourth Wednesday of each month in accordance with Government Code Section 53607. The Controller will render a quarterly investment report to the Board of Directors as required by Government Code Section 53646. Such reports shall also be submitted to the General Manager and to the District's' auditor. The Administration and Budget Committee shall act on behalf of the Board of Directors in receiving reports from the Controller required by Government Code Section 53607. 12. Purchase of Securities Through Ban The Controller is authorized to purchase securities through the investment department of the District's bank. The Bank shall be instructed in writing only to purchase securities in the name of the District and that all matured funds shall be returned to the District's bank account. The Bank shall also be instructed to send receipts for transactions to the General Manager. r Regional Open -ice �z MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-09 Meeting 01-01 January 10, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 8 AGENDA ITEM Approval of Amendment to the District's Rules of Proced e ding Appointment of the Board President to Board Committees and Making Other Technical Amen ents g Appointment of the I GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI Approve the attached Amendment to the District's Rules of e. DISCUSSION The District conducts its business and meetings in accordance with state law. The Board of Directors has also adopted its own internal Rules of Procedure which guide the Board in conducting its business. Section 1.80 of the Rules of Procedure provides that the Board President"may not serve on any committee" although he or she may serve as a voting alternate. It is my understanding that the Board adopted this rule to avoid the President having to serve on any Standing Committees due to the increased duties as Board President. However, in the past the President has served on ad hoc committees. Accordingly, if the Board so desires, the attached Amendment to Section 1.80 will permit such service. Wording has also been added to define"ad hoc" committees,which will help to avoid confusion in the future. Another amendment will also clarify the terms the District uses to refer to its committees. The Board has permanent"Standing Committees"which are legislative bodies subject to the Brown Act, as well as"special" or"ad hoc"committees formed for specified timeframcs and limited purposes without continuing subject matter jurisdiction. The Amendment uses the term"ad hoc"committee throughout for consistency, replacing the term "special"committee. Therefore, Section 1.86 is also proposed to be amended to eliminate the term "special" committee. Standing committees are subject to the agenda requirements set out in this section. Ad hoc committees are not. A minor clarifying amendment is also proposed for Section 1.82, along with some necessary re-numbering. Attachment: Amendment to Sections 1.80 through 1.86 of the District's Rules of Procedure Prepared by: Susan M. Schectman, General Counsel Contact Person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • web site:www.openspace.org ff—FREE, sr Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz -General Manager:L.Craig Britton AMENDMENT TO RULES OF PROCEDURE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 10 2001 1.80 Committees of the Board. Upon passage of a motion by a majority of Board members in open session at a regular or special meeting, standing or speeial,ad hoc committees composed of less than a quorum of Board members may be established and members appointed for the study of specific matters. Ad hoc committees are temporary committees established to accomplish a specified task, and do not have permanent subject matter jurisdiction. Standing committees have ongoing�nd permanent subject matter jurisdiction. The presiding officer of the Board shall appoint the committee members with the consent of the Board. The pr-esiding e€fiee Preside of the Board shall not serve on any standing committee. The presiding-eee President may serve as a voting alternate on any standing committee and may serve on ad hoc committees. 442 Standing Committees. The following shall be standing committees of the Board: 1.81 Administration and Budget Committee; Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee; Use and Management Committee; and Acquisition and Enterprise Committee. Three Board members shall be appointed to serve on each standing committee. Appointments to the Administration and Budget Committee shall normally be made at the first regular meeting in January. The Treasurer shall be one of the three members of the Administration and Budget Committee. Appointments to other standing committees shall be made at the first regular meeting following the meeting at which officers of the Board are elected. ing Committee Meeting Notification. Agendas for meetings of standing of 182 special committees of the Board shall be posted in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public at least 72 hours before the meeting. The agenda shall include the time and location for the meeting and a brief description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Whenever possible, notices of standing committee meetings shall also be listed in advance on agendas for regular or special Board meetings. Agendas for standing committee meetings shall be forwarded to each person who usually receives an agenda for regular meetings and to each person who has requested notification of meetings of a particular committee. 44-. Board Appointments to Q=idg Committees. With the consent of the Board, the .83 presiding officer of the Board may appoint a person member to serve as a Board appointee on a committee. commission board or other body that is not a committee of the Board. Claims No. 01-01 Meeting 01-01 Date: Jan. 10, 2001 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1000 220.73 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 1001 321.35 ADT Security Services Alarm Services 1002 125.00 American Planning Association Recruitment Advertisement 1003 253.34 *1 Susannah Anderson Minshall Reimbursement-Academy Expenses 1004 92.78 AT&T Telephone Service 1005 1,839.21 Avaya Financial Services Telephone Lease and Equipment 1006 509.45 *2 Chris Barresi Reimbursement-Academy Expenses 1007 144.74 Barron Park Supply Co. Field Supplies 1008 1,545.80 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Supplies 1009 20.00 Blue Diamond Technologies, Inc. Water System Repairs 1010 250.00 Marty Brown Mail Box Repairs 1011 182.85 Cabela's Uniform Supplies 1012 164.59 California Water Service Company Water Service 1013 47.63 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Safety Supplies 1014 187.81 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Services 1015 498.00 CompuMaster PowerPoint Class-K. Webb&S. Jensen 1016 103.22 Costco Wholesale Office Supplies 1017 103.00 Cougar Couriers Courier Service 1018 37.67 Franklin Covey Office Supplies 1019 50.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Smog Inspections 1020 3,554.75 DR Associates International Consulting Services 1021 319.97 Dennis Eccles Reimbursement--Vehicle Damage Claim 1022 208.75 John Escobar Vehicle Expense 1023 2,405.06 Emergency Vehicle Systems Vehicle Emergency Equipment Repairs 1024 53.82 FedEx. Express Courier Service 1025 614.43 Leroy M. Gimbal, Jr. Reimbursement--Vehicle Damage Claim 1026 924.33 Guy Plumbing&Heating Enterprise Rental Repairs 1027 51.13 Carrie Spark Hart Reimbursement--Uniforms 1028 39.73 Javelco Equipment Service, Inc. Field Supplies 1029 78.99 Tom Lausten Reimbursement--Field Supplies 1030 307.50 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services 1031 1,109.55 *3 City of Los Altos Permit Fees--Distel Building Remodel 1032 221.79 MCI Worldcom Telephone Service 1033 2,400.00 Edward C. Mirch Leadership Academy Workshops 1034 436.76 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Repairs 1035 318.72 Northern Tool&Equipment Co. Field Supplies 1036 49.00 NPELRA Labor Relations Publications 1037 349.74 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 1038 241.40 Loro Paterson Reimbursement--Uniforms 1039 16.24 Peninsula Blueprint Printing Services 1040 1,753.05 PIP Printing Printing Services-Letterhead/Business Cards 1041 21.96 Pringle Tractor Co. Equipment Parts 1042 5,013.72 Progressive Technologies, Inc. Uniform Body Armor 1043 10,056.07 Rana Creek Habitat Restoration Russian Ridge Grassland Study 1044 1,233.61 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 1045 27.83 Steve Salveter Reimbursement--Photo Processing 1046 12,002.00 Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters November 7th. Election Costs 1047 40.05 Second Cup Local Business Meeting Expense 1048 1,000.00 Richard Seever D.B.A. Land Management Resource Pig Control Activities Page 1 Claims No. 01-01 Meeting 01-01 Date: Jan. 10, 2001 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1049 1,000.00 Bill Signarowitz Sierra Azul Road Dues 1050 73.89 Sign of the Times Signs 1051 1,574.55 Steven W. Singer, M.S. Sierra Azul Assessment Inventory 1052 515.00 Duncan Simmons Reimbursement--State Bar Dues 1053 505.64 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 1054 225.00 Transworld Media Group Recruitment Advertisement 1055 19.99 Union 76 Fuel 1056 16.90 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies 1057 4,120.03 *4 VISA 1608.53-Staff Seminar Expenses 114.67-Resource Documents 481.01-CALPERA Conf.-J. Escobar 907.92-Office Supplies 109.91-Local Business Meeting Expense 321.49-Computer Expenses 546.50-Recruitment Advertisement 30.00-Field Supplies 1058 2,036.45 United Rentals Rental Equipment 1059 66.55 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 1060 73.37 WearGuard Uniforms 1061 150.47 West Group CA Real Estate Subscription Fee 1062 528.71 West Group Payment Center Legal On-line Services and Newsletter 1063 116.68 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense 1064 321.08 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms *1 Urgent Check Issued December 22, 2000 *2 Urgent Check Issued January 3, 2001 *3 Urgent Check Issued January 4, 2001 *4 Urgent Check Issued January 3, 2001 Total 62,891.43 Page 2 Claims No. 01-01 Meeting 01-01 Date: Jan. 10, 2001 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1000 220.73 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 1001 321.35 ADT Security Services Alarm Services 1002 125.00 American Planning Association Recruitment Advertisement 1003 253.34 *1 Susannah Anderson Minshall Reimbursement-Academy Expenses 1004 92.78 AT&T Telephone Service 1005 1,839.21 Avaya Financial Services Telephone Lease and Equipment 1006 509.45 *2 Chris Barresi Reimbursement-Academy Expenses 1007 144.74 Barron Park Supply Co. Field Supplies 1008 1,545.80 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Supplies 1009 20.00 Blue Diamond Technologies, Inc. Water System Repairs 1010 250.00 Marty Brown Mail Box Repairs 1011 182.85 Cabela's Uniform Supplies 1012 164.59 California Water Service Company Water Service 1013 47.63 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Safety Supplies 1014 187.81 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Services 1015 498.00 CompuMaster PowerPoint Class-K. Webb&S. Jensen 1016 103.22 Costco Wholesale Office Supplies 1017 103.00 Cougar Couriers Courier Service 1018 37.67 Franklin Covey Office Supplies 1019 50.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Smog Inspections 1020 3,554.75 DR Associates International Consulting Services 1021 319.97 Dennis Eccles Reimbursement--Vehicle Damage Claim 1022 208.75 John Escobar Vehicle Expense 1023 2,405.06 Emergency Vehicle Systems Vehicle Emergency Equipment Repairs 1024 53.82 FedEx. Express Courier Service 1025 614.43 Leroy M. Gimbal, Jr. Reimbursement--Vehicle Damage Claim 1026 924.33 Guy Plumbing&Heating Enterprise Rental Repairs 1027 51.13 Carrie Spark Hart Reimbursement--Uniforms 1028 39.73 Javelco Equipment Service, Inc. Field Supplies 1029 78.99 Tom Lausten Reimbursement--Field Supplies 1030 307.50 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services 1031 1,109.55 *3 City of Los Altos Permit Fees--Distel Building Remodel 1032 221.79 MCI Worldcom Telephone Service 1033 2,400.00 Edward C. Mirch Leadership Academy Workshops 1034 436.76 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Repairs 1035 318.72 Northern Tool&Equipment Co. Field Supplies 1036 49.00 NPELRA Labor Relations Publications 1037 349.74 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 1038 241.40 Loro Paterson Reimbursement--Uniforms 1039 16.24 Peninsula Blueprint Printing Services 1040 1,753.05 PIP Printing Printing Services-Letterhead/Business Cards 1041 21.96 Pringle Tractor Co. Equipment Parts 1042 5,013.72 Progressive Technologies, Inc. Uniform Body Armor 1043 10,056.07 Rana Creek Habitat Restoration Russian Ridge Grassland Study 1044 1,233.61 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 1045 27.83 Steve Salveter Reimbursement--Photo Processing 1046 12,002.00 Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters November 7th. Election Costs 1047 40.05 Second Cup Local Business Meeting Expense 1048 1,000.00 Richard Seever D.B.A. Land Management Resource Pig Control Activities Page 1 Claims No. 01-01 Meeting 01-01 Date: Jan. 10, 2001 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1049 1,000.00 Bill Signarowitz Sierra Azul Road Dues 1050 73.89 Sign of the Times Signs 1051 1,574.55 Steven W. Singer, M.S. Sierra Azul Assessment Inventory 1052 515.00 Duncan Simmons Reimbursement--State Bar Dues 1053 505.64 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 1054 225.00 Transworld Media Group Recruitment Advertisement 1055 19.99 Union 76 Fuel 1056 16.90 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies 1057 4,120.03 *4 VISA 1608.53-Staff Seminar Expenses 114.67-Resource Documents 481.01-CALPERA Conf.-J. Escobar 907.92-Office Supplies 109.91-Local Business Meeting Expense 321.49-Computer Expenses 546.50-Recruitment Advertisement 30.00-Field Supplies 1058 2,036.45 United Rentals Rental Equipment 1059 66.55 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 1060 73.37 WearGuard Uniforms 1061 150.47 West Group CA Real Estate Subscription Fee 1062 528.71 West Group Payment Center Legal On-line Services and Newsletter 1063 116.68 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense 1064 321.08 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms 1065R 117.77 Chris Barresi Reimbursement--Training Supplies 1066R 87.50 L. C. Britton Reimbursement--IRWA Membership Dues 1067R 169.00 Rigo Chavez Enterprise Rental-Carpet Installer 1068R 705.70 Cupertino Bike Shop Patrol Bike 1069R 1,791.00 Eccles Engineering Bridge Engineer-Methuselah&ECMOSP 1070R 1200.00 Environmental Systems Research Institute GIS Training-D. Dart 1071R 324.98 Foster Brothers Security Systems, Inc. Keys&Locks 1072R 935.20 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Lease 1073R 309.72 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repair and Maintenance 1074R 585.00 National Seminars Group Seminar-S. Sommer, J.Cahill&M. Freeman 1075R 250.00 Public Agency Coalition Membership Dues 1076R 21.38 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 1077R 1,396.50 Special District Institute Training-C. Britton, J. Escobar&L.Hassett 1078R 20,870.51 Swift Jeep Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Dodge Vehicle 1079R 8,500.00 Mike Tobar Excavation Demolition-Former Greenblatt Property 1080R 148.00 Verio/Best Internet Internet Provider 108IR 237.74 Petty Cash Office Supplies, Local Business Meeting Expense, Vehicle Expense, Nature Center Supplies, Membership&Tuition Fees *1 Urgent Check Issued December 22, 2000 *2 Urgent Check Issued January 3, 2001 *3 Urgent Check Issued January 4, 2001 *4 Urgent Check Issued January 3, 2001 Total 100,541.43 Page 2 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To Board of Directors From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Date: January 5, 2001 Re: FYI's 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org Page 1 of 1 I Main Identity From: <LUOSTSOLA@aol.com> To: <mrosd@openspace.org> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 4:07 PM Subject: nuns please keep this area open space.Skyline is the last place left to get peace and quiet. stop all building thans Paul C west resident native to san mateo county since 1950 1/2/01 Page of From: Marc<np .corn> To: <mrood@*openopace.org> Sent: Thursday, December 21. 2OOO12:27PK4 Subject: trail issues Dear members ofthe MROGDbomnd. I have read with great concern of the proposed closures to bicycles of several preserves within MROSD lands. I am also extremely troubled by the proposed future reductions in bicycle mileage throughout the district. Responsible mountain biking is an environmentally sound recreation that should enjoy equal access to these and all trails. No one should be shut out of tranquil nature experiancaa, especially mountain biharo,who comprise the majority of trail users on these public lands that you manage. Please reject this proposed discrimination against off-road cyclists. Several studies have also been done that indicate that bikes cause significantly less damage to trails that Equestrian riding and are most likely on par with hikers, however this issue is seldom addressed. Please do what you can to end this discrimination against cyclists. Equal access ia the only fair solution. Thanks for your time and consideration, Marc Rossi | � � � � l2/2I/00 | | � � �� Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To Board of Directors From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Date: January 10, 2001 Re: FYI's 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org Page 1 of 1 Main Identity From: Communications Management<cm1@flash.net> To: <mrosd@openspace.org> Cc: Michael Vincent Gallegos <cm1 @flash.net> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 12:17 PM Subject: Are our trails going to the DOGS. Good morning to you all at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: I guess that this is one of those letters that start out with telling you what a great job that you all are doing and that we all appreciate having the many trails that we can all enjoy. Then the letter seems to degrade the many happy faces the have read the first sentence and tend to alter the thoughts that went along with those smiles. The trails are still very much enjoyed by us all just as they have been in the past. What concerns me as well as infuriates me is that I have had to on occasion to have the discomfort of having to clean my $100.00 walking shoes of the excrement that some dog owner has made choice to not concern himself with the concerns of other walkers. This is evident due to the unfinished task and responsibility of the dog owner. It seems the Dog owner feels that the excrement no longer is the property of the dog once it has left the animal but then becomes the property of the trail or trail owner and then if lucky enough to then become the property of the tennis shoe owner and hitch a ride home where it can then be distributed amongst all family members including little infants which still maneuver themselves on all fours. If only the dog owners would follow courtesy as well as the trail rules and bag up the droppings of Bouser and Fido and then continue possession until a garbage facility is available to discard same. I just don't understand the rational behind the described task. Some dog owners seem to do ok with the first few steps but I thing that they seem to be distracted because they seem to forget the last two steps which are to keep the bagged dodo in possession until the garbage facility is located. I don't know, this week I have seen more bags in abandon than I have in years. What should one do. Do we need to install dodo police to enforce trail rules or should we just restrict all dogs from the trail OR one better is to restrict people from dog ownership until the proposed dog owner can be enrolled in to obedience school and display proper behaviors of dog ownership. Until a remedy is found all we can do is observe and shout bad dog owner bad! 1/9/01 Page lmFl Main Identity � From: Schwartz <rkmrsonQ16@emaiimon.00m> � To: <nnroad opeue.oq]> � Sant: Sunday, January O7. 2OO14:30pK8 Subject: Spring Ridge Trail Dear Friends, My husband, dog and I enjoy hiking up Windy Hill on the Spring Ridge trail on the weekends. |tim one ofthe few places that are dry enough this time of year and where dogs are allowed. The trail ie nice and wide to accommodate passing dogs. They can be friendly mr owners can keep them apart ifnecessary. |t|aowide enough trail ko accommodate mu|U-una. Bicyclists, hikers, and dogs can all get along easily. Please donot close this trail bo hikers and dogs. Sm many people in this area have dogs, and m/e need o dry,wide trail tohike with them. We will have neighborhoods filled up with barking dogs if we don't have appropriate places to walk with them. The trail had been accommodating all of us just fine with a friendly atmosphere. VVe all have our needs and this trail io able to meet them all. Thank you for your consideration ofthis. Elizabeth and Pete Schwartz, 8GO Altschul Ave. Menlo Park, CA84O25 � � � I/8/01 � � _ � |